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The winners write the history, and war is bad. Normal men forced into such abnormal circumstances are frequently driven to do things that seem unnatural from the comfort of our living rooms. The very act of combat is the most repugnant of human pursuits.

A while back, we took our initial look at the Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun. The Tactical was an evolution from the 1301 competition, a gun which I needed no introduction to. The 1301 represents the pinnacle of semi-auto shotgun technology, and that is coming from a Benelli guy. The 1301 absolutely stole the show when it was introduced in 2012.

Now that you know how to choose a suppressor, where do you buy it from?

Throwback to early 2020, and FN released their smallest handgun in decades: the FN 503. Geared towards conceal-ability, FN states that “compromises in shootability, accuracy, and reliability with slim CCW handguns are solved.” This pistol utilizes single stack magazines to give it a total width of 1.1 inches. The slim design makes concealed carrying easier and more comfortable than other large options. 

Haitian President Jovenal Moïse was no stranger to controversy. However, no one really expected a mercenary hit team to drag him out of bed in the middle of the night and shoot him to pieces.

The Ruger Old Army will always have its fan boys, but it is truly the best cap & ball pistol ever made? And even more importantly, is it worth the inflated pricetag? Let’s find out.

https://rumble.com/embed/v10od1l/?pub=4u4tx There is a division happening in America right now, and if you have been asleep until now, it is time to wake up and pick a side. Otherwise the side has already been picked for you, and if you are a red blooded gun loving American, it probably isn’t the side you would choose. [...]

Clay, are you really gonna write a column about socks? Yes. Yes, I am. Socks are an underrated part of your combat chassis unless you happen to be an ex-Grunt. For a Grunt, socks are of the utmost importance. If boots are the equivalent of tires, then socks are the air in those tires. A good sock can make the difference between arriving at your destination ready to fight, and arriving with blisters and boo-boos.

While widely known for its shotguns, Stoeger Industries branched out into the handgun market back in 2019. Over the past three years, they have expanded upon their initial STR-9 offerings to add sub-compact, compact, regular, and full-sized 9mm striker-fired pistols to their lineup. Stoeger has earned a reputation for durable shotguns and intends to build upon this legacy by bringing affordable and reliable handguns to market, and for the most part throughout my testing, I found this to be true.